THE MESSENGERS 1: FELA KUTI

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Called a "classic in every sense of the word" by HipHopDX and praised by Rolling Stone, XXL and The New Yorker, J.PERIOD & K'NAAN's The Messengers series has been widely hailed as a groundbreaking achievement in remixing, chronicling the music and message of three of history's most influential performers: Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, and Bob Dylan. Episode 1 pays tribute to Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Nigeria's eminent musical activist and arguably the most influential artist to emerge from Africa this century. Guest MC's include: Zumbi (Zion I) & Bajah (Dry Eye Crew) from Sierra Leone. Click here to listen to The Messengers in its entirety.